The document summarizes a seismic risk reduction program for Tehran, Iran. Tehran has a population of 8 million that increases to 10 million during the day. It is located in a seismically active area near the Alborz Mountains. The program involves assessing the seismic hazard, vulnerability of buildings and infrastructure, and risk to develop mitigation plans for new and existing structures. The goal is to define roles for government and private sectors in disaster management before, during, and after earthquakes.